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4 reviews

HarperCollins e-books, 2007

Another fabulous book by the great Mary Castillo!
I was SO excited for this book to finally come out, especially after enjoying Hot Tamara so much. Mary has such a magic touch when it comes to comedy and drama. Isa is so dang lovable, you have to check out this book! Congrats Mary, on a job well done. now - when is the next one coming?

Names I Call My Sister: Stories

1 review
Mary Castillo, Berta Platas, ...

Avon A, 2007

A must have book for any sister!
This collection of stories ranges from funny to tear jerking. Each author serves up a fresh, memorable tale from personal perspectives. It's National Women's Month and I think this book is great gift to give any special female in your life. Especially sisters!

Hot Tamara

16 reviews
Mary Castillo

Avon A, 2005

Cute, funny, and romantic
Part chic-lit, part traditional romance. I loved it! The characters are well drawn and the Latin flavor is so strong, I felt I was home with my own family for Sunday afternoon BBQs. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to read an authentic Latina romance.

Friday Night Chicas: Sexy Stories from La Noche

8 reviews
Mary Castillo, Berta Platas, ...

St. Martin's Griffin, 2005

Absolutely AMAZING
This collection of short stories was absolutely amazing. Those who may be interested in purchasing this book need to understand that this is a collection of short storied and NOT a novel!!! I was introduced to some amazing Latina Authors and now I am hooked. Thanks ladies. I loved it...

Switchcraft

8 reviews
Mary Castillo

Avon A, 2007

Fun mystical chica lit realism
I found this book a fun original read. I loved the way Mary fused new age spas into fun chica lit tome. As a San Diego native, I also loved the specifics Mary used to describe the San Diego Gaslamp single life and Eastlake suburban mommydom. (Go Pannikan Coffee) Non San Diegans will love a glimpse into the So Cal lifestyle. I also loved the cameo by Mary's previous characters.

The Places of History: Regionalism Revisited in Latin America

Duke University Press, 1999

Responding to the pressures of current theoretical trends toward models of cultural globalization, the essays collected here bring a historical focus to literary studies. They suggest that only by exploring the particularities of regional historical cultures can the multiple meanings of American identities be understood. Representing a broad range of contemporary criticism, this volume features many short essays by the most well-known and ...